Europe Iceland With the highest show up ever recorded in Reykjavik, 52,8% of 225.031 of Icelanders voted against the government's proposal to resume talks on joining the EU after 13 years; Around 12.600 votes separated the figure from the 47,2% who voted in favor
Africa Sierra Leone Twelve districts in Sierra Leone have successfully reduced the transmission of lymphatic filariasis (known locally as 'bigfoot') thanks to the Ministry of Health's partnership with the US
Africa Mozambique After formally opening the 2022 academic year, President Nyusi urged stakeholders to ensure inclusive, patriotic and quality education that leaves no one behind across the country
Asia India Thousands of office workers, government employees, teachers and pensioners marched in Vijayawada, a municipal corporation in Andhra Pradesh, to protest against the wage revision, considering it detrimental to their interests
Asia Bhutan The government and the EU held their 10th formal consultations in Brussels, allowing for an exchange of views on a wide range of topics of bilateral interest
America Antigua and Barbuda The replanting of mangrove wetlands will be on the National Parks Authority's agenda for 2022, along with due public awareness and education as well as restoring destroyed or compromised plants
Oceania Palau The government will issue one-time income loss relief to private sector employees who have lost income due to Covid-19-related illness; only Palauan citizens are eligible
Oceania Marshall Islands Ebon Atoll recently held a ceremony to officially open libraries in the atoll's three schools, Ebon, Toka and Enekoion, in the presence of the President and First Lady
Europe United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II turns today 70 years into her reign, the longest in British history; celebrations will be held from 2 to 5 June with four days of national holidays in the country and in the 14 Commonwealth countries
Asia Oman Oman Cricket announced a partnership with Mazoon Dairy, an agreement seen by stakeholders as in line with the goal of securing the long-term future of the sport in the country, given the company's commitment to sustainable growth and community empowerment
Europe Norway In Norwegian dictionaries, the neuter pronoun "Hen" could be introduced to be used by or for those who do not recognise themselves as either feminine or masculine, as proposed by the Språkråd, the Norwegian Language Council
Europe Slovakia The city of Bratislava has published a list of 600 local monuments to be protected, from a petrol station to a bowling alley
Africa Niger The capital Niamey ends up hosting today the 5th edition of the G-2 / G-4 African Para-Taekwondo Championships and the 1st Niger Open International; taekwondo is attracting a growing number of fans, especially among young people